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Accounting/Backoffice Specialist
$64k-78k (estimate)
Full Time
3 Months Ago
Portland Local 8 Federal Credit Union is Hiring an Accounting/Backoffice Specialist Near Portland, OR
Portland Local 8 Federal Credit is currently seeking an Accounting/ Backoffice Specialist.
About us:
PL8FCU is a small not-for-profit credit union valued at 40 million in assets serving members tied to various local unions including Longshore and Amtrack employees. PL8FCU offers a sense of community where staff know the membership on a first name basis, rather than as a number.
While we may be small in size our mission is fierce. Our commitment extends beyond mere transactions, as we aspire to provide unparalleled member service through engaged and inspired team members. We seek individuals who align themselves with these values.
Our staff have the opportunity to wear many hats while providing services above and beyond those of typical financial institutions. While strive to retain high performing team members for the rest of their careers - our focus is to engage and develop our staff and propel them towards the next phase in their career development whether here at PDX8FCU or outside our Credit Union.
To achieve a cohesive culture of member empowerment, prosperity, and unwavering support for generations of union families we seek employees who possess the core competencies listed below:
- Commitment - Individuals who value accountability and who demonstrate ethical behavior in alignment with principles of integrity and professionalism.
- Adaptability - the ability to accept mistakes, learn from them, and course correct to ensure efficient and relevant member service/ products.
- Transparency - being open and honest about actions, decisions and the reasons behind them. Transparency aids in building trust both with internal and external stakeholders.
- Ownership - Taking personal or collective responsibility for the results of one’s actions.
- Communication - Effectively communicate progress, challenges, and outcomes to relevant stakeholders. Clear communication assists in the process of understanding allowing necessary adjustments to be made in a timely manner.
Technical Skills Required:
- Ability to build strong relationships with both staff and our members.
- Problem solving/ Analytical skills.
- MS Office proficiency.
- Financial Institution operating system (computer processing) skills.
- Basic math skills.
- Ability to prioritize tasks based on communicated urgency and deadlines.
- Multitasking skills.
General Description:
Position Purpose:
- Perform tasks necessary to balance and update general ledger and subsidiary accounts, maintain and reconcile daily cash accounts, and manage other accounting-related duties including daily journal entries to the general ledger.
- Prepare various accounting reports as requested.
- Process and maintain Backoffice tasks including ACH/ Sharedrafts/ Remote Deposit Capture and other member exception transactions as necessary.
- Ensure Reg E resolution cases are processed accurately and timely, including communication with members regarding final determination.
- Reports directly to the CFO.
This is a Full-time (40 hours per week), Hourly Exempt role.
Portland Local 8 FCU strives to provide a rich pay/ benefits package which includes:
- Loan product discount.
- 401K with employer profit sharing and match programs.
- Incentive compensation-based pay based on role.
- Pension program on top of the 401K - funded by the credit union.
- ST/LT/Life insurance paid for by the credit union.
- Medical/Dental/Vision benefits (100% of the premiums for you and dependents paid by the credit union).
- Union membership.
PL8FCU is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer and gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic. PDX8FCU provides equal opportunity to qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans
Disclaimer:
The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by team members and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change.
Job Summary
JOB TYPE
Full Time
SALARY
$64k-78k (estimate)
POST DATE
02/18/2024
EXPIRATION DATE
05/14/2024
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